Garden Update – October 2026
Hurrah, the rain is back!
The garden and gardeners drew a deep sigh of relief and got on with it. The dormant plants suddenly shot up and a week later and we are all complaining about the weeds.
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Garden Update – Or What’s Left?
Oh dear, the drought certainly hurt our newly planted community garden
Featured Poem – April 2026
Daisy Time – by Marjorie Pickthall See, the grass is full of starsFallen in their brightness. Hearts they have of shining gold,Rays of shining whiteness. Buttercups have honeyed hearts,Bees they love the clover,But I love the daisies’ danceAll the meadow over Blow, O blow, you happy winds,Singing summer’s praises. Up the field and down the…
Superstitions – Forsythia
By Jane Whitaker During the wonderful sunny spell we enjoyed in mid-March, the forsythia shrub in my garden came into full bloom, cheering everything up with its vibrant yellow flowers. It was a wonderful sight. However, before taking some clippings to add to my vase of flowers indoors, I recalled my grandmother telling me off…